This is why traffic's bad in Exeter this morning

STill slow traffic after earlier collision

The Splatford Split at 9am

Still long tailbacks at A38 Wobbly Wheel junction

Police statement - vehicles moved to hard shoulder

A police spokesman has confirmed that the minor, one car incident has now been cleared.

It is believed there were no injuries.

A spokesman said: “The car hit the central reservation but vehicles are on the hard shoulder now.”

08:55

Incident still causing major backlogs

08:54

All lanes now reopened by police after 'incident'

Inrix says: “Queueing traffic due to earlier accident on M5 Northbound between J31 A30 (Exminster) and J30 A376 / A379 (Exeter / Service Areas). All lanes have been re-opened. All traffic was temporarily held until around 08:45. All restrictions have now been lifted.”

08:48

Reports of one car involved

One DevonLive.com reader on Facebook said: “Just passed it on way to college.

One car got mashed up but does not look like people are hurt.”

08:47

Traffic has been released by police

08:44KEY EVENT

The A30 and M5 are both blocked

08:42

Motorway cameras show long delays growing

This motorway camera at the Splatford Split junction with the A38 shows long delays.